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Branford Gleaner

Location

Branford, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1879

Page

3

Religious Services and Schedules for Branford Area Churches

A calendar of church services across Branford and nearby towns lists offerings at Bartist Counce Rev., Congregational Church, Trinity Episcopal, St Marys RC, Frost Congregational, and Christ Church. Times vary with morning services at 10 45 am, afternoon sessions, and evening prayer meetings, plus Sunday schools at noon.

Bartist Counce C. C. Smith Concrecational C. W. Hill Trinity St. Mary's Roman Catholic Caurca Father E Martin

Community Club and Fraternal Meetings Schedule

STRANGER'S GUIDE lists local groups with meeting times. Mary's T. A. Society meets the third Tuesday at 7 30 p.m at Town Hall with Thomas Regan secretary. Branford Temperance Corps meets at Town Hall every Wednesday evening led by W Dean. Widow's Son Lodge F and A M holds stated meetings first and third Wednesdays. Emerald Social Club meets first and third Friday at 7 20 p.m. James Reynolds secretary. Ancient Order of Nibernians meets third Thursday at 8 p.m. with James Holley in charge.

Mary's Town Hall Thomas Regan Branford Temperance Corps W. Dean Lodge A. M J Nettieton W. M Emerald Social Club James Reynolds Ancient Order Nibernians James Holley Stony Creek E. B. Quinn Sadie Evarts George A. Parkington New Haven

Branford News Highlights Local Social and Deaths

The Branford community reports births and deaths, church notices, lectures, concerts, and charity events. Wallace Talmage plans to build on Money Island. Mr. Linsley and Mr. Latimer die, with tributes at Mill Plain and Branford Lock works. The Temperance Corps and Ladies Aid share activities, while the Branford Improvement Society thanks local lecturers and welcomes new officers. The East Haven guild visit and mutual hospitality mark a social week.

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Yellow fever survivor among New Haven friends in Dry Grove

William K. Douglass, formerly of New Haven, now in Dry Grove, Mississippi, writes that he is the town’s only white survivor of yellow fever. He attributes his recovery to having had the fever twenty years earlier. His three associates in business and other family members died, including his wife, and his eldest daughter, though she avoided illness despite exposure. Douglass has performed many public duties amid high fatalities, while new residents arrive and maintain a postmaster and magistrate.

John Latimer Branford Lock Works Dr. Olmsted John Latimer, Jr Linsley Episcopal Society William K. Douglass New Haven Dry Grove Miss Douglass Republican Party Charles A. Bray Bray Board of Selectmen

North Guilford Denounces Road Blockade by Giants of the Farm

Farmers warn streets must widen or stop blockades by enormous cattle. A pair of five year old steers belonging to Henry L. Chittenden weighed 4040 pounds at last Saturday’s event. Other notes praise A. for corn yield and hog weights.

Henry L. Chittenden J Howe We & BB

Ladred’s Bowing Society Social at Congregational Church

The Ladred Bowing Society of the Congregational church met at Easton Stent’s residence. A sociable was held in Totoket Hall last Tuesday evening with a large attendance and much enjoyment. Nate Marke of Northford provided music and prompted the event.

Br. Gallaher The Congregational Church Easton Stent Totoket Hall Nate Marke Northford

GUILFORD News Briefs Include Shipments And Elections

Local items report G. A. Gauchett as Lyme Station Agent succeeding Charles Brooks who vanished recently. East River lumber sent to Fair Haven for a schooner at Chapel street. The New Haven Chemical Co pauses work awaiting creditor extension. Community notes cover the Ladies Parish Aid officers, a brisk button shop order outlook, and a large parish guild event with Rev. Mr. Gray.

G. A. Gauchett Leete’s Island Lyme Charles Brooks Enos Leete East River Fair Haven Henry Sutton Chapel Street Christchurch George Hitchcock St. James's Church Hitchcock Livermore Yale Glee Club Hendrick F. W. Forbes Ensat Haven Golo Verdi Branani C. ¥. G Club M. Steinert New Haven Mason & Hamlin

Favorite Remedy Praised by Doctors and Druggists

Rivertown area letters congratulate a Connecticut medicine, Favorite Remedy, as a血all-purpose tonic for blood, liver and kidney complaints. Testimonial claims include rapid sales and female health benefits. sales spread from Rondout to Branford with local druggists promoting it at one dollar per bottle.

Rivertoy Conn D. Kennery Rondout N. Y Ayers M. A L. C. Hart J. Hutchinson & Co

Steamboat Line Schedules New York and New Haven Travel

The Elm City under Captain J. G Bowns departs New Haven at 11 30 p m with berth inclusive fare to New York. Continental Captain F J Peck leaves at 10 15 am from New Haven. Return boats depart Peck Slip at 3 pm and 11 pm Sundays. A Sunday night boat from New Haven under Captain A W Snow to New York departs at 11 pm. James H Ward, agent, sells staterooms at specified locations.

New York New Haven Elm City J. G Bowns Berkele & Curtis Church Street Euepet Continental F. J. Peck Peck Slip

Stalin's New Haven Transportation Line

The JOHN H. STARIN steamer departs New York daily except Sunday with return from New Haven at midnight. The ERASTUS CORNING runs to New York daily except Saturday with morning return from New Haven. Fares include berth and excursion tickets. Pier details and boarding points listed. transport facilities offered.

John H. Starin C. E. McAlister New York New Haven Erastus Corning Spoor Pier North River Cortland St Derby R. B Brewery Street Aecomindee Oour Chapel Streets Spalding’s Church St Na OF Tes Me New Det Ita W. A

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